“[B]illionaires dominate the American economy, and Republicans plan to give them more tax breaks…And Mr. Bessent is another billionaire ready to do the hard work of cutting taxes for every billionaire in America, himself included.” “Mr. Bessent has been an...
Lawmakers lay out six executive actions that could lower costs. “We urge you to make good on your campaign promise to lower food prices for American families.” Text of Letter (PDF) Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and...
Washington, D.C. – Following the confirmation of Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement: “Pete Hegseth’s confirmation will make our nation less safe. Republican...
“If you are serious about finding ways to make the federal government more efficient and save money for American taxpayers—without cutting key programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security or raising taxes on middle-class families—there are ample opportunities for you...
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY.), all members of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the...
Letter to Trump warns of higher drug prices for seniors if he caves to pharmaceutical industry pressure “You once said that [d]eals are [your] art form…You should use those skills to cut drug prices and flat out reject any request...
Washington, D.C. – Following President Donald Trump signing Day One executive orders, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) released the following statement: “Donald Trump ran on the promise that he would make life more affordable for hardworking Americans, but he spent...
Reports indicate Bessent avoided nearly $2 million in taxes, including dodging Medicare taxes in direct conflict with Treasury Department policy. “You cannot credibly serve as Treasury Secretary without the ability to assure the public that you are willing to follow...
Warren’s 34-Page Letter Contains 175 Questions; Senator Will Question RFK Jr. at Upcoming Hearing “Given your dangerous views on vaccine safety and public health… I have serious concerns regarding your ability to oversee the Department” Text of Letter (PDF) Washington,...
Mr. Hegseth’s wife owns $15,000 worth of stock in two of DoD’s top 10 largest contractors, and stock in other top-100 defense contractors, including companies that have settled allegations that they overbilled DoD by millions of dollars Despite advocating for...
Sen. Warren outlines provisions to strengthen Trump ethics pledge for incoming appointees “President Trump can and should top President Biden’s standard, and his own, with an ethics pledge that includes key improvements.” “These pledges have become expected because…government officials use...
Payouts “suggest that Big Tech companies are trying to curry favor and skirt the rules.” “These donations raise questions about corruption and the influence of corporate money on the Trump administration, and Congress and the public deserve answers.” Text of...